Monthly Archives: March 2026
Nomura expects the Riksbank to hold rates at 1.75%, amid mounting energy risks, through 2026 unchanged
Written on March 16, 2026 at 3:04 pm, by josephine
Nomura expects Riksbank to hold 1.75% through 2026, citing weak inflation, soft GDP, but energy risks.
WTI hovers near $98 as Trump urges allies to keep the Strait of Hormuz secure and open
Written on March 16, 2026 at 3:03 pm, by josephine
WTI slips near $98 as Trump seeks naval coalition amid Hormuz, Fujairah disruptions, supply fears.
ING’s Chris Turner expects Middle East tensions to keep oil high, supporting the dollar amid Fed caution
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
Dollar stayed supported as Middle East conflict kept oil high; markets awaited central bank decisions and Fed stance.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says RBA may raise rates 25bps to 4.10%, with futures slightly favouring hike odds
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by josephine
BBH’s Elias Haddad sees RBA lifting rates 25bps to 4.10%, supporting AUD amid elevated inflation.
During European trading, gold hovers near $5,000 as reduced expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts weigh
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:05 pm, by josephine
Gold slid fourth session near $5,000 as oil-war tensions boost inflation fears, cutting rate-cut expectations.
DBS’s Philip Wee says USD/JPY nears 160; Japan and South Korea warn, while BOJ may hike unexpectedly
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:04 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 160, raising intervention risks; Japan, South Korea step up warnings as yen weakness fuels inflation.
Standard Chartered analysts warn higher oil may raise food inflation through fertiliser, bottlenecks, and CPI exposure
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns higher oil prices accelerate food inflation via fertiliser costs, bottlenecks, and country-specific CPI exposure.
Pfister says higher oil aids the Canadian dollar, yet structural headwinds and US-dollar linkage restrain gains
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
Higher oil supports the Canadian Dollar, but structural limits keep Commerzbank’s USD/CAD forecast at 1.37 H1 2026.
Deutsche Bank economists foresee the Fed holding rates, citing geopolitical uncertainty and oil-led inflation risks this week
Written on March 16, 2026 at 12:07 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates, cite geopolitical risks, oil-driven inflation, and steady dot plot.
Following supportive Chinese data, the New Zealand dollar props up NZD/USD near 0.5810 above 0.5800 amid RBNZ hike expectations
Written on March 16, 2026 at 12:06 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD holds near 0.5810, boosted by strong China data and easing risk; RBNZ hike bets rise.
